Key Historical Concepts

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Geographic Context

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Refers to where a historical development/event is taking place and why it is taking place there.

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Historical Context/Circumstances

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Refers to the historical circumstances that led to an event/idea/historical development. It explains what in history caused this to occur.

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Purpose

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Refers to the reason a record, document, or source was produced.

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Turning point

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A major event, idea, or historical development that brings about significant change. It can be local, regional, national, or global.

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Similarity

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Tells how something is alike or the same as something else.

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Difference

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Tells how something is not alike or not the same as something else.